Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011)
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Orleans District, is soliciting bids for a Hopper Dredge Contract (OM26011) to perform maintenance dredging in the Mississippi River Southwest Pass and Calcasieu River Bar Channel. This unrestricted procurement requires furnishing one fully crewed and equipped self-propelled trailing suction type hopper dredge. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Bids are due by May 1, 2028, at 10:30 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The work involves maintenance dredging to preserve specified channel dimensions and elevations. Primary areas include the Mississippi River and Southwest Pass, Louisiana, and the Calcasieu River Bar Channel, Louisiana. Secondary areas may extend to Mississippi River crossings and locations within the Mobile and Galveston Districts. The dredge must be capable of operating in water depths of 30-61 feet and currents up to five knots, utilizing both agitation and dredge-and-haul modes. Key requirements include compliance with EM 385-1-1 "Safety and Occupational Health Requirements," detailed environmental protection measures (pollution prevention, habitat protection, endangered species like sea turtles and manatees), and adherence to the National Dredging Quality Management Program (DQM) for data reporting.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Unrestricted Procurement)
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Approximately 137 calendar days after award.
- Payment: Based on hourly rates for "Dredging" and "Option Dredging" items, including mobilization and demobilization costs.
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted Procurement)
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted in sealed envelopes, categorized by one of eight bid lots based on dredge class. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible bidder. A pre-award survey is required for the apparent low bidder. Detailed procedures for dredge production computation, reporting, and instrument calibration are specified, with the Government performing production rate tests. An Environmental Protection Plan must be submitted and approved before construction begins. Bidders must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Bids Due: May 1, 2028, 10:30 AM Central Time
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Primary Contact: Cori A. Caimi (Cori.A.Caimi@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1352)
- Secondary Contact: Bambi Raja (Bambi.L.Raja@usace.army.mil, 504-862-1499)
- Questions: Submit via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: PEEFQX-G4SI7P. A bid bond is required.